strange problem with ticking noise that i cant get rid of!!

[vincent4334]

I think it started when i got the distributor timed. its just a small ticking noise that randomly ticks when at complete idol, no gas, if i touch the throttle it goes away. Today was a very strange night because i started it in the dark and didnt hear that noise until i got all the way home and turned off the lights. as soon as i turn the lights out this mysterious noise started ticking. I then turned the lights back on and the noise contiuned for about 10 seconds then stopped...


whats this a voltage regulator??

Anything will help!!!!!

[angus67]

turning any accesory on/off changes load demand on the electrical system, so, i doubt its the regulator, but, could be first signs of bad dizzy

[vincent4334]

i dont think so because i got it timed because it just put a new one in

[bugsy22]

the roter button on the distrib is ticking...

[Jonas]

just because you put a new dizzy in doesnt mean it cant be bad. sometimes you get bad parts that are brand new. it happens. hopefully it isnt the case but thats a possibility. dont rule out the dizzy just because you replaced it.

[vincent4334]

i understand that i can get bad parts. The rotor button?? ive never heard of that is that anything to worry about? or should i just leave it alone?

[bugsy22]

yea the rotor button it goes on the end of your distrib when you take the cap off the round black thing is your roter button sometimes they get loose and it will make a ticking sound but i cant see this happening if you bought a new distrib but sometimes new parts can be bad so next time it ticks pop your hood put your ear to the distrib if you hear a ticking its probaly the rotor button there about 5 dollars and easy to change but if the sound isnt coming from the distrib just check everthing untill you figure out where it is coming from.........

[ACCLUDE91]

pop your hood put your ear to the distrib if you hear a ticking its probaly the rotor button there about 5 dollars and easy to change but if the sound isnt coming from the distrib just check everthing untill you figure out where it is coming from.........

Ditto. Listen to where it's coming from and then post here. Ticking could be due to a wide variety of things so instead of sending you on a wild goose chase, narrow it down yourself and if you know the area it's coming from but still can;t figure it out, ask and we'd all have a much better idea of what to suggest.

[cp[mike]]

take a large screwdriver, press the base of the handle against your ear, and then go around the engine bay touching the tip to whatever you want to "listen" to. with your other ear open to hear the "ticking" youll quickly match it up and find out whats causing it.

might want to check the distributor and injectors too.

[vincent4334]

Ill do some tests and get back to all of you. Ive confirmed that its only when i turn the lights off does the sound arise.